ICC fines Pakistan for slow over rate in clash against NZ
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The sanction would be five percent of their players’ match fee
DUBAI (Dunya News) - The International Cricket Council has fined Pakistan for a slow over-rate in the Champions Trophy defeat to New Zealand in Karachi.
The fine would be five percent of their players’ match fee.
The Black Caps scored 320 at the loss of five wickets in their 50 overs. In chase, Pakistan were bowled out for 260 in 47. 5 overs, losing by 60 runs.
“Pakistan have been fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand,” said an ICC statement.
Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the fine after Mohammad Rizwan’s side was ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.
Rizwan pleaded guilty to the offense and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing, the ICC said.
“On-field umpires Richard Kettleborough and Sharfuddoula, third umpire Joel Wilson and fourth umpire Alex Wharf levelled the charge,” the ICC added.
Pakistan will face arch rivals India in Dubai in a must win game on Sunday to keep their semifinal hopes alive from Group A.
